Sexual harassment is a serious matter. Unfortunately, many people do not always recognize sexual harassment in its more subtle forms or know what to do about it when they do see it. This course teaches managers and supervisors how to recognize sexual harassment, how to establish policies and programs to prevent it, and how to respond effectively when it occurs in the workplace.
TARGET AUDIENCEManagers, Supervisors, Risk Managers, and Human Resources Professionals
PROGRAM LEVELBasic
PROGRAM PREREQUISITESNone
ADVANCED PREPARATIONNot Required
DELIVERY METHODSelf-Study
TIME TO COMPLETE120 minutes
PURPOSE
To provide critical information on how to recognize, prevent, and manage sexual harassment in the workplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify the relevant provisions of the primary federal anti-discrimination law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace;
- define sexual harassment as established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal government agency in charge of the oversight and enforcement of Title VII;
- characterize and distinguish two types of sexual harassment, Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment;
- identify questionable behaviors to watch for in the workplace;
- distinguish facts from myths about sexual harassment;
- summarize the individual responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and employees to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace;
- identify the steps companies should take to respond to incidents of sexual harassment in a legally compliant manner; and
- identify the characteristics of an effective policy to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
TOPICS COVERED
1. What is Sexual Harassment?
- Legal Definition
- Types of Harassment
- Employer Liability
2. Unacceptable Non-Verbal, Verbal, and Physical Conduct
3. Myths And Facts about Sexual Harassment
4. Recognizing Sexual Harassment
5. Prevention and Correction
- Supervisor’s Responsibilities
- Employee’s Responsibilities
- Characteristics of an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy
- Managing a Complaint of Sexual Harassment
FORMS INCLUDED
- Discrimination Policy, Including Sexual Harassment
- Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment – Common Questions and Answers
- Initial Incident Report
ACCREDITATION HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
This program has been approved for 2.0 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at
www.hrci.org.
THE FLORIDA BARThe Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education have accredited this course for 2.50 hours of General Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including 2.50 Ethics. For more information about credit hours, visit the Florida Bar homepage at
www.flabar.org.
THE STATE BAR OF GEORGIA
The State Bar of Georgia has accredited this course for 2.0 hours of Regular CLE credits, including 1.0 Ethics credits. For more information about CLE credits, visit The State Bar of Georgia homepage at
www.gabar.org.
NASBAThis program provides 2.0 credit hours toward Continuing Professional Education (CPE) recertification.
OFFICIAL QAS STATEMENTThe Human Equation is registered with the State Boards of Accountancy as a Quality Assurance Service (QAS) sponsor of continuing professional education. Participating state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding QAS program sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site:
www.nasba.org.